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Unless otherwise noted all programs will be presented in English. All programs and events are free and open to the public.

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7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias Literarias

Club de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!

Lugar de Reuniones:                                                                                          La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.

Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Reading Group

If you like great ideas, great writing and stimulating discussions, please join us. The group gives people the opportunity to discover, discuss and learn from outstanding works of writing.

Every month we read and discuss a short selection by famous authors such as Aristotle, Sigmund Freud, Alexis de Tocqueville, and Virginia Woolf.

Meets every third Tuesday of the month. For information, contact Nancy: acandnanc@yahoo.com or (415)566-1392. Co-sponsored by the non-profit Great Books Council of San Francisco and the Sunset Branch of San Francisco Public Library.

Sunset
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
6:30 - 8:30
*Great Books Discussion Group

If you like great ideas, great writing, and stimulating discussions, come and participage in the Great Books Discussion Group.  We meet 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Read.  Think.  Discuss.  Grow.

For information about our upcoming reading: Contact Louise DiMattio at ladimat@aol.com or (415) 587-0398

To register: (415) 355-2886 or email wpomgr@sfpl.org with your name and contact information.

West Portal
Friday, May 24, 2013
3:30 - 5:30
*Chinese Reading Club
Read "Hui You Tian Shi Ti Wo Ai Ni" written by Ming Xiao Xi. Discussion will be in Mandarin Chinese & English. Chance to win a small gift. For teens, ages 12 and older. For information, please contact Jewel at Chinatown Library, Tel: (415)355-2888 or jewelchen@sfpl.org
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai
Saturday, May 25, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
*Chinatown Teen'Zine
A bilingual (English/Chinese) after-school teen activity. Workshop activities include: bilingual blog publishing, digital photography, database learning, gaming, homework help and more. For teens, ages 12 and older.
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai
Saturday, May 25, 2013
2:00 - 4:00
The Boris Rozenfeld Russian Bibliophiles Club
Russian book club, literary discussion and/or poetry recital.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
3:30 - 5:00
PhotoBooth Pics for Teens

Free photobooth pictures at Excelsior Branch! Bring your friends and leave with a strip of pics. For ages 12-18. Contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2868 for more information.

Excelsior
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
6:00 - 7:30
*Rincón Literario: Nadar Desnudas

The title for this month is Nadar Desnudas by Carla Guelfenbein.

Spanish language book club.

Club de lectores en español moderado por Chelis López, periodista y locutora de KPOO en el programa Pájaro Latinoamericano.
El ultimo miércoles de cada mes, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Sala Paley, 3ª planta, Biblioteca Central.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
6:30 - 7:30
Mission Bay Book Club
Please join us for a lively discussion of Zadie Smith's NW.  Mission Bay book club meets bimonthly.  New members are always welcome.
Mission Bay
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
6:45 - 8:15
Mission Branch Book Club

May meeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.

Title To Be Announced.

For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.

Mission
Thursday, May 30, 2013
4:00 - 5:30
Bernal Book Club

The reading selection for this month is Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski.  New members welcome!

Bernal Heights
Friday, May 31, 2013
3:30 - 5:30
*Summer Reading: Teen Volunteer Training

Join Summer Reading Teen Volunteer Training to help the Summer Reading Program at Chinatown Branch Library and gain community service credits. Limit to twenty-five participants. Pre-registration is required. For teens, ages 13 to 18 years old. For information, please contact Jewel at Chinatown Branch Library, Tel: (415)355-2888 or jewelchen@sfpl.org

Chinatown/Him Mark Lai
Saturday, June 1, 2013
4:00 - 5:00
*Teen Book Club

Attention teens: Join us on the first Saturday of the month at 4pm at the beautiful Ortega Branch!

For our meeting in May we will be reading Tokyo Heist by Diana Renn.

Questions?  For more information or assistance reserving a copy of the book, please contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org.

Ortega
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
6:00 - 8:30
*Summer Reading Kickoff-- Lego Night!
Join us for Lego Night and get your inner builder into gears! And while you are here, sign-up for SFPLs largest annual event -- Summer Reading! This is an all ages event and family participation is encouraged.
Bernal Heights
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
6:30 - 8:30
Great Books Discussion Group

The purpose of this group is to give people in our community the opportunity to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing. Every month we will read and discuss a short story, essay or speech by famous authors such as Aristotle, Sigmund Freud, Alexis de Tocqueville, Anton Chekhov, and Virginia Woolf.

The Great Books Discussion Group meets monthly at the Presidio Branch, on the first Wednesday of the month.

Presidio
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
7:00 - 9:00
Sunset Book Group

The Sunset Book Group meets every first Wednesday of the month. Our book choices alternate between fiction and nonfiction every other month. All are welcome.  The selection of the month is                              

Sunset
Thursday, June 6, 2013
5:30 - 7:30
Great Books discussion group

Great Books Discussion Group

Friday, June 7, 2013
4:15 - 5:15
Teen DJ Workshop

Teen DJ workshop with KMEL & Project Level

Program for Tweens and Teens, ages 11-18

Come learn how to spin and scratch records with KMEL and Project Level

No musical experience needed.

For more information please contact Eric Hannan

Saturday, June 8, 2013
2:00 - 3:00
*Origami with Shinta Arifin!

Please join us for a special program with origami artist Shinta Arifin! Children ages 4-12 welcome.

Ingleside
Saturday, June 8, 2013
2:00 - 4:00
*Chinatown Teen'Zine
A bilingual (English/Chinese) after-school teen activity. Workshop activities include: bilingual blog publishing, digital photography, database learning, gaming, home-work help and more. For teens, ages 12 and older.
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Discussion Group

This activity is sponsored by the Great Books Council of San Francisco, a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all people to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing and by the General Collections Department of San Francisco Public Library.

Every month we will read and discuss a famous short story, essay or speech.  This month's selection is "On Happiness" by Aristotle.

For more information,  email clifford.louie@sbcglobal.net or call Jim Hall at 415-387-2125

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Thursday, June 13, 2013
3:30 - 5:00
Teen Time

Teen space in the meeting room. Activities include gaming, doing homework, and sometimes a movie. Ages 11-18. For more information, contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2858.

Glen Park
Friday, June 14, 2013
4:00 - 5:30
*Meet the Lizards and their Lady

Learn about endangered species, while meeting some of the coolest snakes and lizards on our planet! Teressa Kileen shares her vast knowledge and love of reptiles with curious people of all ages! For more info, contact Marla, (415) 355-2858 or mbergman@sfpl.org.

Glen Park
Saturday, June 15, 2013
2:00 - 4:00
*Chinatown Teen'Zine
A bilingual (English/Chinese) after-school teen activity. Workshop activities include: bilingual blog publishing, digital photography, database learning, gaming, home-work help and more. For teens, ages 12 and older.
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai
Monday, June 17, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias Literarias

Club de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!

Lugar de Reuniones:                                                                                          La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.

Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Reading Group

If you like great ideas, great writing and stimulating discussions, please join us. The group gives people the opportunity to discover, discuss and learn from outstanding works of writing.

Every month we read and discuss a short selection by famous authors such as Aristotle, Sigmund Freud, Alexis de Tocqueville, and Virginia Woolf.

Meets every third Tuesday of the month. For information, contact Nancy: acandnanc@yahoo.com or (415)566-1392. Co-sponsored by the non-profit Great Books Council of San Francisco and the Sunset Branch of San Francisco Public Library.

Sunset
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Noe Valley Book Discussion Group

Monthly book group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers welcome.

This month's selection is "The Marriage Plot" by Jeffrey Eugenides.

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Potrero Hill Book Club

The Potrero Hill Book Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

The June book is  Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe.

Potrero
Saturday, June 22, 2013
2:00 - 4:00
*Chinatown Teen'Zine
A bilingual (English/Chinese) after-school teen activity. Workshop activities include: bilingual blog publishing, digital photography, database learning, gaming, home-work help and more. For teens, ages 12 and older.
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai
Saturday, June 22, 2013
3:00 - 4:00
Spotlights On You! Theater Fun!
Destiny Art Center's theater & spoken word workshop will put you center stage through interactive games & activities. Taught by professional artists, this workshop is packed with skills in improvisation, stage presence, and theatrical timing. No prior acting experience required. Tweens and Teens 8 and older.
Presidio
Monday, June 24, 2013
6:30 - 8:00
Mission Branch Book Club

meeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.

Title To Be Announced.

For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.

- See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpuf

meeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.

Title To Be Announced.

For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.

- See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpuf

meeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.

Title To Be Announced.

For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.

- See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dp

meeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.

Title To Be Announced.

For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.

- See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpuf

meeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.

Title To Be Announced.

For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.

- See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpuf

meeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.

Title To Be Announced.

For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.

- See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpuf

meeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.

Title To Be Announced.

For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.

- See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpuf

meeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.

Title To Be Announced.

For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.

- See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpufJune

June Meeting of the Mission Branch Book Club

Current Title: Persuasion

Call us or visit our 2nd floor Information desk for more information; and to pick up a copy of the book.

For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735. - See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpuf
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735. - See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpuf
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735. - See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpuf
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735. - See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpuf
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735. - See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpuf
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735. - See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpuf
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735. - See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpuf
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735. - See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpuf
Mission
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
2:30 - 5:00
*Lego Mindstorms

Join us to assemble and program a lego robot using Lego Mindstrom kits.  All materials provided.

Space is limited.

Ages 9 and up.  For more information contact: Maricela Leon-Barrera at mleonbarrera@sfpl.org.

Bernal Heights
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
6:00 - 7:30
*Rincón Literario

The title for this month is

Spanish language book club.

Club de lectores en español moderado por Chelis López, periodista y locutora de KPOO en el programa Pájaro Latinoamericano.
El ultimo miércoles de cada mes, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Sala Paley, 3ª planta, Biblioteca Central.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013
6:30 - 8:30
*Great Books Discussion Group

If you like great ideas, great writing, and stimulating discussions, come and participage in the Great Books Discussion Group.  We meet 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Read.  Think.  Discuss.  Grow.

For information about our upcoming reading: Contact Louise DiMattio at ladimat@aol.com or (415) 587-0398

To register: (415) 355-2886 or email wpomgr@sfpl.org with your name and contact information.

West Portal
Thursday, June 27, 2013
4:00 - 5:30
Bernal Book Club

The reading selection for this month is Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje. New members welcome!

Bernal Heights
Friday, June 28, 2013
3:30 - 5:00
Henna Tattoos for Teens
Free, safe, and temporary tattoos in the tradition of Africa and India. 
Choose your own design and learn how to apply it with henna. 
Henna artist Rachel-Anne Palacios will show you how, and will help apply a design on participants. 
Program limited to 25 people. 
For ages 12-19. 
This event requires a signed parent permission form for those under 18. 
To request a form and sign up, or for more information, please contact Lisa Fagundes lfagundes@sfpl.org or call 415 355 2822

Potrero
Saturday, June 29, 2013
2:00 - 4:00
The Boris Rozenfeld Russian Bibliophiles Club

Russian book club, literary discussion and/or poetry recital.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013
7:00 - 9:00
Sunset Book Group

The Sunset Book Group meets every first Wednesday of the month. Our book choices alternate between fiction and nonfiction every other month. All are welcome.  The selection of the month is                              

Sunset
Saturday, July 6, 2013
4:00 - 5:00
*Teen Book Club

Attention teens: Join us on the first Saturday of the month at 4pm at the beautiful Ortega Branch!

Questions?  For more information or assistance reserving a copy of the book, please contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org.

Ortega
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Discussion Group

This activity is sponsored by the Great Books Council of San Francisco, a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all people to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing and by the General Collections Department of San Francisco Public Library.

Every month we will read and discuss a famous short story, essay or speech.  This month's selection is "Habits and Will" by John Dewey.

For more information email clifford.louie@sbcglobal.net or call Jim Hall at 415-387-2125

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Monday, July 15, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias Literarias

Club de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!

Lugar de Reuniones:                                                                                          La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.

Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Noe Valley Book Discussion Group

Monthly book group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers welcome.

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Potrero Hill Book Club

The Potrero Hill Book Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Potrero
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
6:30 - 8:30
*Great Books Discussion Group

If you like great ideas, great writing, and stimulating discussions, come and participage in the Great Books Discussion Group.  We meet 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Read.  Think.  Discuss.  Grow.

For information about our upcoming reading: Contact Louise DiMattio at ladimat@aol.com or (415) 587-0398

To register: (415) 355-2886 or email wpomgr@sfpl.org with your name and contact information.

West Portal
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
6:30 - 7:30
Mission Bay Book Club
Join us for a liveley discussion of Season of the Witch: Enchantment, Terror, and Deliverance in the City of Love by David Talbot.  Mission Bay book club meets bimonthly.  New members are always welcome.
Mission Bay
Saturday, August 3, 2013
4:00 - 5:00
*Teen Book Club

Attention teens: Join us on the first Saturday of the month at 4pm at the beautiful Ortega Branch!

Questions?  For more information or assistance reserving a copy of the book, please contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org.

Ortega
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
7:00 - 9:00
Sunset Book Group

The Sunset Book Group meets every first Wednesday of the month. Our book choices alternate between fiction and nonfiction every other month. All are welcome.  The selection of the month is                              

Sunset
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Discussion Group

This activity is sponsored by the Great Books Council of San Francisco, a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all people to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing and by the General Collections Department of San Francisco Public Library.

Every month we will read and discuss a famous short story, essay or speech. This month's selection is "Happiness" by Mary Lavin.

For more information email clifford.louie@sbcglobal.net or call Jim Hall at 415-387-2125

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Monday, August 19, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias Literarias

Club de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!

Lugar de Reuniones:                                                                                          La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.

Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Noe Valley Book Discussion Group

Monthly book group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers welcome.

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Potrero Hill Book Club

The Potrero Hill Book Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Potrero
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
6:30 - 8:30
*Great Books Discussion Group

If you like great ideas, great writing, and stimulating discussions, come and participage in the Great Books Discussion Group.  We meet 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Read.  Think.  Discuss.  Grow.

For information about our upcoming reading: Contact Louise DiMattio at ladimat@aol.com or (415) 587-0398

To register: (415) 355-2886 or email wpomgr@sfpl.org with your name and contact information.

West Portal
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
7:00 - 9:00
Sunset Book Group

The Sunset Book Group meets every first Wednesday of the month. Our book choices alternate between fiction and nonfiction every other month. All are welcome.  The selection of the month is                              

Sunset
Saturday, September 7, 2013
4:00 - 5:00
*Teen Book Club

Attention teens: Join us on the first Saturday of the month at 4pm at the beautiful Ortega Branch!

Questions?  For more information or assistance reserving a copy of the book, please contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org.

Ortega
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Discussion Group

This activity is sponsored by the Great Books Council of San Francisco, a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all people to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing and by the General Collections Department of San Francisco Public Library.

Every month we will read and discuss a famous short story, essay or speech. This month's selection is "Crito"  by Plato. 

For more information email clifford.louie@sbcglobal.net or call Jim Hall at 415-387-2125

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Monday, September 16, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias Literarias

Club de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!

Lugar de Reuniones:                                                                                          La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.

Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Noe Valley Book Discussion Group

Monthly book group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers welcome.

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Potrero Hill Book Club

The Potrero Hill Book Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Potrero
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
6:30 - 8:30
*Great Books Discussion Group

If you like great ideas, great writing, and stimulating discussions, come and participage in the Great Books Discussion Group.  We meet 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Read.  Think.  Discuss.  Grow.

For information about our upcoming reading: Contact Louise DiMattio at ladimat@aol.com or (415) 587-0398

To register: (415) 355-2886 or email wpomgr@sfpl.org with your name and contact information.

West Portal
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
7:00 - 9:00
Sunset Book Group

The Sunset Book Group meets every first Wednesday of the month. Our book choices alternate between fiction and nonfiction every other month. All are welcome.  The selection of the month is                              

Sunset
Saturday, October 5, 2013
4:00 - 5:00
*Teen Book Club

Attention teens: Join us on the first Saturday of the month at 4pm at the beautiful Ortega Branch!

Questions?  For more information or assistance reserving a copy of the book, please contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org.

Ortega
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Discussion Group

This activity is sponsored by the Great Books Council of San Francisco, a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all people to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing and by the General Collections Department of San Francisco Public Library.

Every month we will read and discuss a famous short story, essay or speech.  This month's selection is "On Liberty" by John Stuart Mill.

For more information: email clifford.louie@sbcglobal.net or call Jim Hall at 415-387-2125

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Noe Valley Book Discussion Group

Monthly book group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers welcome.

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Potrero Hill Book Club

The Potrero Hill Book Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Potrero
Monday, October 21, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias Literarias

Club de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!

Lugar de Reuniones:                                                                                          La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.

Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
6:30 - 8:30
*Great Books Discussion Group

If you like great ideas, great writing, and stimulating discussions, come and participage in the Great Books Discussion Group.  We meet 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Read.  Think.  Discuss.  Grow.

For information about our upcoming reading: Contact Louise DiMattio at ladimat@aol.com or (415) 587-0398

To register: (415) 355-2886 or email wpomgr@sfpl.org with your name and contact information.

West Portal
Saturday, November 2, 2013
4:00 - 5:00
*Teen Book Club

Attention teens: Join us on the first Saturday of the month at 4pm at the beautiful Ortega Branch!

Questions?  For more information or assistance reserving a copy of the book, please contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org.

Ortega
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
7:00 - 9:00
Sunset Book Group

The Sunset Book Group meets every first Wednesday of the month. Our book choices alternate between fiction and nonfiction every other month. All are welcome.  The selection of the month is                              

Sunset
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Discussion Group

This activity is sponsored by the Great Books Council of San Francisco, a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all people to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing and by the General Collections Department of San Francisco Public Library.

Every month we will read and discuss a famous short story, essay or speech.  This month's selection is "Conscience" by Immanuel Kant.

For more information: email clifford.louie@sbcglobal.net or call Jim Hall at 415-387-2125

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Monday, November 18, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias Literarias

Club de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!

Lugar de Reuniones:                                                                                          La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.

Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Noe Valley Book Discussion Group

Monthly book group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers welcome.

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Potrero Hill Book Club

The Potrero Hill Book Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Potrero
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
7:00 - 9:00
Sunset Book Group

The Sunset Book Group meets every first Wednesday of the month. Our book choices alternate between fiction and nonfiction every other month. All are welcome.  The selection of the month is                              

Sunset
Saturday, December 7, 2013
4:00 - 5:00
*Teen Book Club

Attention teens: Join us on the first Saturday of the month at 4pm at the beautiful Ortega Branch!

Questions?  For more information or assistance reserving a copy of the book, please contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org.

Ortega
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Discussion Group

This activity is sponsored by the Great Books Council of San Francisco, a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all people to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing and by the General Collections Department of San Francisco Public Library.

Every month we will read and discuss a famous short story, essay or speech.  This month's selection is "A Hunger Artist" by Franz Kafka. 

For more information: email clifford.louie@sbcglobal.net or call Jim Hall at 415-387-2125

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Noe Valley Book Discussion Group

Monthly book group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers welcome.

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Potrero Hill Book Club

The Potrero Hill Book Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Potrero
Friday, May 10, 2013 -
Monday, June 10, 2013
Step to Poetry

Step to Poetry is a colorful literary art installation on the Main Library's staircase written by WritersCorps youth. The youth, who range in age from 12 to 19, attend an afterschool workshop run by WritersCorps at the Main Library. The installation will be on view from May 10 through June 10, and consists of nine brief poems about popular culture.

A launch event will take place on Friday, May 17 at 6 pm, featuring a stair crawl from the first to fifth floors with WritersCorps youth performing their poems along the way. Space is limited and an RSVP to the event is required as the event takes place after library hours. Contact hello@writerscorps.org or (415) 252-2546.

Main Library
Stairway

*Funded by the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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